Stevenson School (Closed 2021)

9000 Capitol Dr
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Stevenson School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
421 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
(18-19)
42%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stevenson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
42%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Stevenson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
37%
5%
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Hispanic
23%
27%
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Black
7%
17%
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White
22%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
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Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
10%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Stevenson School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Stevenson School?
421 students attend Stevenson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Stevenson School students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stevenson School?
Stevenson School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stevenson School offer ?
Stevenson School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Stevenson School part of?
Stevenson School is part of East Maine School District 63.

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